Newnan cops urge safe shopping

Fri, 12/07/2012 - 9:04amBen Nelms

It’s the time of year when many businesses do a large portion of the year’s business. And with all the shoppers cashing in on holiday bargains, police in Newnan are reminding the public to stay safe and be especially vigilant during the holiday shopping season.

“Shopping during the holiday season can present a unique danger,” said city public information officer Gina Snider. “The holiday season is a time when busy people can become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. Taking a few prevention measures can help keep your holiday season joyous.”

Snider provided the following tips from the Newnan Police Department to help shoppers be more careful, prepared and aware during the holiday season. The tip list includes:

- Shop during daylight hours whenever possible. If you must shop at night, go with a friend or family member and park in a well-lighted area.